Project Space Lesson Plan

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

  • Define archetype, archetypal myths, mythical spaces, and trickster archetype
  • Analyze and interpret texts in order to ask questions and make connections and observations
  • Perform character analysis to identify character traits, motivations, character arc, and conflicts
  • Identify the variance in social conventions and cultural mores between societies
  • Analyze the plot, setting, conflict, and literary devices used in texts
  • Construct a thesis and organize and develop a substantial, balanced, and convincing defense of it in a voice, tone, language, and format appropriate to the purpose of the writing
  • Demonstrate satisfactory competence of Standard English conventions
  • Select and incorporate ideas derived from a variety of sources, such as library electronic and print resources, books, journals, the Internet, and document then responsibly and correctly

WRITING EXERCISE ONE

Select three scholarly sources relating to your mythological trickster character. Create an annotated bibliography using these sources. For each source you must:

  • Create a bibliographic citation (MLA)
  • Write a summary of the source (100 words)
  • Write an evaluation of the source (100 words)
  • Write a description of how you will use the source (100 words)

 Assignment Value: 50 Points

WRITING EXERCISE TWO

Using the information gathered from your research, you will write a 300-word letter to a friend describing what a trickster is. You will then describe examples of tricksters in literature, and you will share the story of how your chosen trickster figure became a cultural legend. 

Assignment Value: 25 Points

WRITING EXERCISE THREE

You will produce a 400+ word blog post that situates your chosen modern-day trickster within a specific space or culture. Your blog must describe your figure’s activities, characteristics, and motivations, and you must also explain how this trickster’s actions and reputation impact others within the space they live or frequent.

Assignment Value: 25 Points.

WRITING PROMPT

Write a five-page essay in which you compare and contrast your classical mythological trickster with your chosen contemporary trickster figure.

Classify the traits of each entity and highlight the similarities and differences between each character.

Evaluate each character’s home space, the time in which they live(d), and describe the ways their actions have impacted their respective communities and cultures over time. Address the current relevance, if any, of the trickster character.

Your essay must include:

  • Three external sources
  • Strong clear thesis statement
  • Works cited page (MLA)
  • Correct in-text citations (MLA)

 Assignment Value: 100 Points.